BMW abandons its plan to bill customers monthly fees for heated seats

Jaelyn Campbell - September 12, 2023

BMW owners may now enjoy the comfort of a warming backside throughout the chilly winter months without worrying about paying an outrageous monthly fee. The company abandoned its proposal to...

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Impacts of a UWA strike, new car supply rises, credit access remains restricted

Jaelyn Campbell - September 12, 2023

Inside Automotive How car dealers should prepare for late 2023 — Andy Wright | Vinart Dealerships Innovation and adaptation are crucial for car dealers to navigate today's auto market. But every time...

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What a strike would mean for vehicle availability and affordability

Jaelyn Campbell - September 11, 2023

Detroit's major automakers are running out of time to prevent a strike as the deadline for the United Auto Workers (UAW) contentious contract negotiations approaches. According to analysts, if a strike is...

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The automotive industry is undergoing an upheaval By 2030, Software-Defined Vehicles

Software-defined vehicles could generate over $650 billion for the auto industry

Jaelyn Campbell - September 11, 2023

The automotive industry is undergoing an upheaval as two previously distinctive industries- automotive and technology- converge quickly. By 2030, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) are expected to contribute 15 to 20% of...

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Dealer sentiments shift, UAW rejects GM offer, Jim Koons acquisition

CBT News Editorial Team - September 11, 2023

Inside Automotive Transform your dealership's success with these key sales strategies – Jen Suzuki | eDealer Solutions As the retail automotive industry evolves, dealerships recognize the importance of personalized shopping experiences and sales...

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Q3 2023, the Cox Automotive Dealer Confidence Index (CADSI) revealed that dealer confidence i

Slow economic growth and high interest rates dampen U.S. Q3 auto dealer sentiment

Jaelyn Campbell - September 8, 2023

In the third quarter, Q3, of 2023, the Cox Automotive Dealer Confidence Index (CADSI) revealed that dealer confidence in the U.S. remained largely stable despite high interest rates and economic...

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UAW delivers counteroffer, Lordstown excludes Foxconn, Honda adopts NACS

CBT News Editorial Team - September 8, 2023

Inside Automotive How minority dealers create unique opportunities for OEMs and buyers The number of franchised minority dealers increased by more than 100 for the second consecutive year in 2022, bringing the...

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Ford sales rise, vehicle data concerns, NHTSA doubles down

CBT News Editorial Team - September 7, 2023

CBT Now Car market update: customer pain points and inventory instability — Jessica Caldwell | Edmunds Dealers across the U.S. are doing their best to keep up as the new car market...

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Automakers have boasted their vehicles as "computers on wheels" but the debate about what that means for its owners' privacy has yet to grab.

Are modern cars a privacy nightmare? What you need to know

Jaelyn Campbell - September 6, 2023

Automakers have boasted that their vehicles are "computers on wheels" to highlight their cutting-edge technology for years. However, the debate about what computer use means for its occupants' privacy has...

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Car sales surged post COVID-19, but an economic downturn looms. Salespeople, here's how to financially prep for the road ahead.

5 things automotive sales professionals can do to plan for a potential recession

Rob Bacharach - September 6, 2023

Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the automotive industry, specifically new and used retail dealerships, has experienced an uncanny boom in sales revenues and profits. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred...

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BMW abandons its plan to bill customers monthly fees for heated seats

Impacts of a UWA strike, new car supply rises, credit access remains restricted

What a strike would mean for vehicle availability and affordability

Software-defined vehicles could generate over $650 billion for the auto industry

Dealer sentiments shift, UAW rejects GM offer, Jim Koons acquisition

Slow economic growth and high interest rates dampen U.S. Q3 auto dealer sentiment

UAW delivers counteroffer, Lordstown excludes Foxconn, Honda adopts NACS

Ford sales rise, vehicle data concerns, NHTSA doubles down

Are modern cars a privacy nightmare? What you need to know

5 things automotive sales professionals can do to plan for a potential recession

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